Sunstone Natural 8X10mm Freeform Nugget - 15-16 Inch Dendritic Opal The name "heliodor" is derived

The name "heliodor" is derived from two Greek words: helios "sun

Impression Jasper comes in a variety of colors and possibly more names

which takes millions of years

Yellow Opal is transparent to opaque

yellow or gray and occasionally translucent milky white

Sunstone Natural 8X10mm Freeform Nugget - 15-16 Inch Dendritic Opal The name "heliodor" is derivedSunstone, a variety of Feldspar, is aptly named for its shades of gold, orange, red and brown, as well as its iridescent sparkle. As the stone catches the light, inclusions of Goethite or Hematite refract the light between the layers of the crystal, producing the effect of the stone seeming to shine from within.